Victor Oladipo of Indiana Pacers was lost for the 2018-19 season on Jan. 23 after suffering a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee. He also missed time earlier this season with right knee pain. This is what has happened with Oladipo since the start of the season, his injury and his recovery.

Oct. 17: Oladipo, coming off a breakthrough season that included All-Star, Most Improved Player and All-NBA honors, scored 16 points in a season-opening win over Memphis.

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) works a possession during the first half of the season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies.(Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar)

Nov. 17: He left a game against Atlanta in the opening minutes with a right knee injury. The Pacers went on to win that game and go 7-4 without Oladipo over the next three weeks. They were 0-7 without him in 2017-18.

April 26: In an episode of "The VO Show," Oladipo offers a look at his program.

Pacers guard Victor Oladipo greets the scorers' table worker in the first half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 21, 2019.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

May 1: Pacers president Kevin Pritchard is highly encouraged by Oladipo's energy, but he can't promise a return date. "I don't think it's right to say, 'Well we know he's going to be back. He'll be back at this time.' Because the truth is the body heals at a different rate for every person."

May 4: Despite the frequent encouraging updates, there's a measure of patience required in this process. "Obviously now things are going to be a little different," Oladipo said. "I know my body more better than ever than now going through this rehab process. It’s like relearning my body. I’ll know what to do what not to do, not to overdo it.”